evaluate

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: The on reading is ひょう. It has 12 strokes and relates to evaluation or reception.
• Basic usage: 好評 is read こうひょう, and 不評 is read ふひょう.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• 好評 and 不評
  • 好評 means good reception or popularity. It indicates that the reaction to or evaluation of something is favorable.
  • 新しい昼食メニューは学生に好評だ。 means “The new lunch menu is popular with the students.”
  • 不評 means unpopular or poorly received. It indicates that the reaction to or evaluation of something is unfavorable.
  • 新しい制服は動きにくいと生徒から不評だ。 means “The new uniform is unpopular with students because it restricts movement.”